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Recent Examples of ostrich
Riders swung into stirrups with boots fashioned from exotic skins — alligator, ostrich, python and even an Amazon River fish.
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Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
The handbag in question is made from black ostrich skin—one of the priciest fabrics Hermès sells—and features gold hardware, Marie Claire reported.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Various dispatches placed Stahr and his wife, Cora, close personal friends of then-team owner William Smith, at the Indians' training grounds in Florida and Arkansas — the latter of which were reportedly sandwiched between an ostrich farm and an alligator farm.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
The Ostrich Festival aims to provide a unique and entertaining experience for visitors while highlighting the city's historical connection to ostrich farming.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
The handbag in question is made from black ostrich skin—one of the priciest fabrics Hermès sells—and features gold hardware, Marie Claire reported.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Various dispatches placed Stahr and his wife, Cora, close personal friends of then-team owner William Smith, at the Indians' training grounds in Florida and Arkansas — the latter of which were reportedly sandwiched between an ostrich farm and an alligator farm.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
The Ostrich Festival aims to provide a unique and entertaining experience for visitors while highlighting the city's historical connection to ostrich farming.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostrich
Noun
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The bluebuck had a shiny blue-grey coat, striking horns, a unique facial pattern, and, compared to other antelope relatives, was smaller, standing at about four feet tall at the shoulder with horns reaching nearly two feet.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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During your visit, keep an eye close to the ground to spot spider antelope horn, prairie ragwort, and even prickly pear cactus.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Ventura County Fire Department said the woman was walking along Long Canyon Trail in Wood Ranch when the snake bit her.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The copperhead snake is the most common and prevalent venomous snake in the state, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's website.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Cage also owned an exotic animal collection that included an octopus and a crocodile.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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And the faux crocodile texture adds a bit of whimsy, not unlike Swift’s floral one.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As dawn approached, chicken and waffles were served.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Chick-fil-A in Boston's Copley Square is offering a free original chicken sandwich on May 4.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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And so many in Florida, including the American alligator and the black bear.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Although officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have attempted to locate the alligator, their efforts have been unsuccessful, and the Florida park will remain closed until the creature is found and removed.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Split the difference in your own pair with a prim, preppy jacket, luxe snakeskin flats, and chic gold jewelry; you’re all set for a fancy dinner or happy hour.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
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Comăneci, 64, completed her look with a snakeskin jacket, a black skirt and a beige top.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The league’s rules around the next round of expansion have yet to be revealed, but if teams are only able to protect three (or four) players again this season, there’s very little chance Pannek and Zumwinkle sneak through should they be left unprotected again.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Ostrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostrich. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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